HandyGal / HHeR Inspections LLC

10/16/2025

So long Utah, thanks for everything. Heading to the Northwest.

10/01/2024

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I found this interesting so had to share…

Home Buyer: I want a house built after 1980.
Me: Actually, you don't.
Let me explain.

Newer isn't always better, and this picture sums it up pretty well. The quality of modern lumber is simply far inferior to the quality of lumber they were using to build homes in the early and mid-20th century. Wood quality began dropping on a serious scale in the 1980s due to old-growth timber being almost completely depleted.

Most wood used today is grown very fast - not only can you visibly see the difference in quality, but the newer lumber is more prone to rotting due to a lack of heartwood. Slow growth wood yields much more heartwood, which is the longest lasting part of the tree, whereas sap wood (new growth wood) will rot very quickly. Modern lumber is also a lot more prone to termite damage as it is softer and easier to consume whereas old lumber is extremely resinous and naturally termite resistant. A good rule - as long as the plumbing and electric has been updated, a well-built home from the mid-20th century is a better investment and will likely outlast a newer build.

Credit to the respective author ✍🏼

09/13/2024

Another "HHeR View From the Roof" Inspection. What a gorgeous bluebird day in Cottonwood Heights! I could see downtown!
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09/06/2024

Another "HHeR View From The Roof" inspection. Unfortunately, smoke from the fires in the region spoiled the view in West Valley this day. I did, however, get to suit up and explore the dark underbelly (crawlspace) of the home.
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07/05/2024

Another "HHeR View From The Roof" inspection beautiful blue sky, behind mountains with just a little snow left.

05/11/2024

Another "HHeR View from the Roof" Inspection. Caught a few moments of sun to show off the awesome clouds and mountain peaks in Millcreek.
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04/19/2024

Another "HHeR View From The Roof" Inspection. Even on a cloudy day, small peeks of our beautiful Wasatch mountains can be lovely.

03/15/2024

Another HHeR View From The Roof. It's a cloudy day in Cottonwood Heights. Good thing the Wasatch mountains are close! And a peek at the snowy peaks in the west.
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09/07/2023

If you get an email from me asking to connect on Alignable, LinkedIn or Facebook, please ignore/delete. That is not me.

07/29/2023

Another "HHeR View From the Roof". A beautiful tree framed view of the Salt Lake valley from the upper Avenues.

05/05/2023

May is Preservation Month! This year marks Preservation Utah's 52nd Annual Historic Homes Tour! This year is in Federal Heights. For more info and tickets...

2023 Marks our 52nd Annual Historic Homes Tour   Federal Heights - Saturday, May 20, 2023 This year our tour will be held in the Federal Heights neighborhood. From humble beginnings as the site of brickyards and slaughterhouses, Federal Heights developed in the 20th century....

04/21/2023

Not a "View from the Roof" but HHeR view from the front porch. The roof was covered in snow. Still an awesome view of the Oquirrh mountains from Bountiful! Saw a flock of wild turkeys flying (a short distance). Love the cloud formations....and my job.